The Emory & Henry Department of Mass Communications combines cutting-edge ideas and technology with a classic liberal arts education. Graduates find careers in print, broadcasting, web journalism, graphic and web design, public relations, and advertising.
Outside of the classroom, mass communications students conduct their own music or talk radio shows, or work on the weekly edition of the campus newspaper. Mass communications students understand the importance of active involvement in campus media, By the time students graduate, their resumes demonstrate to new employers the practical experience and skills acquired on and off campus.
As the department looks toward the future, plans are underway to add a multimedia track where students can combine their writing, design, and video skills for CD-Rom or Internet delivery. Video students have already begun exploring the challenges of all-digital video editing.
An institution grounded in history and tradition, Emory & Henry College prepares its mass communication graduates for the modern world and all of its communication technologies. More and more, employers are competing for Emory & Henry communications graduates. With award-winning journalists and Emmy-winning TV news photographers, the prestige of a mass communications diploma is increasing. Previous students have won national video awards, national writing awards, and state broadcasting awards. Regionally, audiences are accustomed to cable television programs and special writing series that appear in area newspapers, all produced by students.
The Emory & Henry Department of Mass Communications is thriving, successful, active and involved -- the place to be for a background in modern communication.
The department's unique and broad-based curriculum and training is the secret to our success, as described in our departmental philosophy.
What is mass communications?
Mass Communications is the field of study concerned with the transmission of information by various means, such as print or broadcasting. It also encompasses any of the various professions involved with the transmission of information, such as advertising, broadcasting, journalism, or public relations. The Mass Communications Department at Emory & Henry allows students to explore all fields and not just stick to one. The program is versatile and fun!
What will a degree in mass communications provide for me?
A degree in the field of Mass Communications will provide you with a multitude of skills. You learn to be an expert writer for all fields of media; print, broadcast, and public relations. Skills are also developed in areas such as graphic design, in which you learn all about page layout, page design and web building. The degree will also give you excellent training in public speaking, persuasive speaking, videography, and reporting. A degree in mass communications from Emory & Henry College will take you far... fast.
What type of people are mass communications majors?
Mass Communications majors are thinkers. They are not satisfied with accepting things as they are. When a police siren echoes through the streets, a mass communications major at E&H is trained to immediately question who, what, when, why, where, and how? Mass Comm majors are inquisitive, they question authority, and are creative. They are the true leaders of tomorrow.Maybe a link to a personality-type inventory.
What careers are open to people with mass communications degrees?
A degree in Mass Communications will help you find the career of your dreams. The degree extends to areas such as print journalism, broadcast media, public relations, advertising, web building, sales, management, politics, theater, publishing, nonprofit organizations, advocacy work, community building and much, much more.
Do I need to learn how to write to become a mass communications graduate?
Yes. End of answer;-)
Why do I need to take a foreign language or mathematics?
Because they help you expand your world view and help you to understand better the statistics and data gathered during journalism work.
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Emory & Henry College
P.O. Box 947
Emory, VA 24327-0947
(276) 944-4121 (College's central number)